{"id":108,"date":"2026-07-15T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T18:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pmconference\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:14:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T18:14:54","slug":"the-20th-anniversary-vanguard-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pmconference\/agenda\/the-20th-anniversary-vanguard-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"The 20th Anniversary Vanguard Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join alumni, current students, faculty, and industry partners for a three-hour working forum focused on the future of project management education, careers, and professional practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vanguard Forum is a strategic industry\u2013alumni nexus \u2014 uniting the program&#8217;s pioneering graduates with the Project Management Program Industry Board to shape the next era of project management excellence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Who should attend?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nThis forum is designed for alumni of the Master\u2019s in Project Management program, advisory board members, and employers. A limited number of alumni will participate virtually in the roundtable.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Purpose of the Forum<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nIn celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Master\u2019s in Project Management program, this forum brings together graduates from the past two decades to reconnect, share professional insight, and help shape opportunities for current and future students.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What to expect<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<strong>Reconnect<\/strong><br \/>\nWelcome alumni back and celebrate 20 years of graduates, faculty, and industry partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discuss<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin small-group roundtables on timely topics affecting project management education and practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contribute<\/strong><br \/>\nHelp identify internships, practicums, mentoring, networking, and career pathways for current students.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Forum Agenda<\/h3>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\">\n<th>Time<\/th>\n<th>Activity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:00\u201311:20 am<\/td>\n<td>Welcome, anniversary remarks, alumni recognition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:20\u201311:35 am<\/td>\n<td>Overview and roundtable instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:35 am\u201312:15 pm<\/td>\n<td>Roundtable discussions and Report-outs to Chair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12:35\u20131:00 pm<\/td>\n<td>Lunch Break and informal networking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1:00\u20131:45 pm<\/td>\n<td>Combined Audience Presentation: Synthesis of key themes and next steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Participation is by invitation. Please <a href=\"mailto:exclaim@bu.edu?subject=PMiP%20Vanguard%20Forum%20Attendance%20Inquiry\">email<\/a> the conference co-chair for additional details. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join alumni, current students, faculty, and industry partners for a three-hour working forum focused on the future of project management education, careers, and professional practice. The Vanguard Forum is a strategic industry\u2013alumni nexus \u2014 uniting the program&#8217;s pioneering graduates with the Project Management Program Industry Board to shape the next era of project management excellence. 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